Fleming College Launches New Early Childhood Education Leadership Development Specialization Course For Professionals

With increasing demand for early years programming and childhood educators across the province, Fleming College Continuing Education has launched its Early Childhood Education (ECE) Leadership Development specialization for professionals, beginning in May.

Ontario’s Canada-Wide Early Learning and Childcare system aims to expand and create 86,000 new licensed childcare spaces. Photo courtesy of Fleming College.

The online program supports the transition of frontline educators into supervisor and administrator roles without stepping away from the early learning service centres that need them, according to the College.

“Fleming College has a long-standing reputation for excellence in ECE training,” says Nick Stone, Associate Vice President of the School of Health and Community Services. “We are continuing that legacy with this leadership development specialization, providing the childcare and early years sector with the expertise to lead it.”

Eligible applicants can qualify for financial support through the Ontario ECE Leadership Grant Program. Funding applications are accepted starting April 13.

Built on Fleming’s well-established two-year ECE diploma program, this new professional specialization allows educators to gain advanced skills in communication strategies, advocacy and professionalism, management and staff development, marketing, financial planning and adapting curriculum practices according to the school.

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